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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of FanDuel (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NFL FanDuel Optimizer.
| QB | Cam Newton |
| RB1 | Ezekiel Elliott |
| RB2 | Le’Veon Bell |
| WR1 | Jarvis Landry |
| WR2 | Michael Thomas |
| WR3 | Dede Westbrook |
| TE | Travis Kelce |
| K | Harrison Butker |
| D | Los Angeles Chargers |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 135.89 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $9,000 | 22.46 | 2.50 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $8,300 | 21.27 | 2.56 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $8,300 | 19.75 | 2.38 |
| Philip Rivers | LAC | $8,100 | 18.87 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Newton | CAR | $8,300 | 21.27 | 2.56 |
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $9,000 | 22.46 | 2.50 |
| Nick Foles | PHI | $7,300 | 17.85 | 2.44 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $8,300 | 19.75 | 2.38 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,300 | 22.56 | 2.43 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,300 | 20.67 | 2.49 |
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $8,100 | 18.70 | 2.31 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $8,300 | 18.42 | 2.22 |
| Mark Ingram | NO | $8,300 | 17.45 | 2.10 |
| Melvin Gordon | LAC | $8,500 | 17.31 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,300 | 20.67 | 2.49 |
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,300 | 22.56 | 2.43 |
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $8,100 | 18.70 | 2.31 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $8,300 | 18.42 | 2.22 |
| Dion Lewis | NE | $6,700 | 14.41 | 2.15 |
| C.J. Anderson | DEN | $6,200 | 13.29 | 2.14 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $8,300 | 15.75 | 1.90 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,100 | 15.64 | 1.93 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $8,100 | 15.20 | 1.88 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,500 | 14.89 | 1.75 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $7,800 | 13.62 | 1.75 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,000 | 13.47 | 1.92 |
| Jarvis Landry | MIA | $6,800 | 13.05 | 1.92 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $7,400 | 13.04 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dede Westbrook | JAX | $5,900 | 11.74 | 1.99 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,100 | 15.64 | 1.93 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,000 | 13.47 | 1.92 |
| Jarvis Landry | MIA | $6,800 | 13.05 | 1.92 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $8,300 | 15.75 | 1.90 |
| Michael Thomas | LA | $4,500 | 8.57 | 1.90 |
| Keelan Cole | JAX | $5,300 | 10.02 | 1.89 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $8,100 | 15.20 | 1.88 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,000 | 14.94 | 2.13 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,400 | 14.84 | 1.77 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,300 | 14.39 | 1.97 |
| Evan Engram | NYG | $6,600 | 11.45 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,000 | 14.94 | 2.13 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,300 | 14.39 | 1.97 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,400 | 14.84 | 1.77 |
| Evan Engram | NYG | $6,600 | 11.45 | 1.73 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | KC | $4,900 | 11.29 | 2.30 |
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,200 | 10.89 | 2.09 |
| Wil Lutz | NO | $5,100 | 9.96 | 1.95 |
| Chris Boswell | PIT | $4,900 | 9.64 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | KC | $4,900 | 11.29 | 2.30 |
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,200 | 10.89 | 2.09 |
| Chris Boswell | PIT | $4,900 | 9.64 | 1.97 |
| Jake Elliott | PHI | $4,900 | 9.62 | 1.96 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | LAC | $4,900 | 11.80 | 2.41 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,600 | 10.90 | 1.95 |
| Los Angeles Rams | LA | $4,600 | 10.43 | 2.27 |
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $4,800 | 9.81 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | LAC | $4,900 | 11.80 | 2.41 |
| Los Angeles Rams | LA | $4,600 | 10.43 | 2.27 |
| Detroit Lions | DET | $4,600 | 9.48 | 2.06 |
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $4,800 | 9.81 | 2.04 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.